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Attacks on Abha in southern Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in civilian casualties and injuries. Türkiye condemns these attacks and emphasizes that peace in the region is threatened.
Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran made the following statements in his post on his virtual media account:
"I strongly condemn the attacks on Abha International Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. These attacks, which cause the loss of life and injury to civilians, are unacceptable actions that threaten the peace and tranquility of the region and escalate tensions. As Turkey, under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we strongly advocate the prevention of new conflicts in the region and the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We are in solidarity with brother Saudi Arabia. "I emphasize once again; I wish God's mercy on those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured."
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Saudi Arabian state television Al-Ikhbariyya announced that passenger flow at King Khalid Airport is progressing smoothly, work has restarted and air traffic has returned to normal. The news stated that the attack on the airport was not the first this week and that the civilian airport had been targeted by the Iranian-backed Houthis since October 6, and that there were 3 dead and 36 injured in the previous attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports.
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Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran strongly condemns the attacks on Abha International Airport in the south of Saudi Arabia and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, states that civilian casualties threaten the peace of the region, and emphasizes that Türkiye supports the diplomatic solution and solidarity under Erdogan's leadership.
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